Optimization for NinjaTrader

[Rainbowtrader]

Hello Traders!

I am a novice when it comes to Ninja Trader: demo so far, from mid-July by real account, so with real money.

Hardware: Laptop Sony Vaio, 4GB RAM, Intel Core Duo, 2009
OS: Win 7 32 bit
Firewall: WIN 7 32 bit
Antivirus: Avira Free Antivirus
Datafeed: Zenfire
Charts: Tick and Renko
Router: Wireless connection with good quality
Internet: download 1772 kbps, upload 224 kbps (no high-spead, but small DSL)

Other open programs:
Skype, Outlook, Excel, OneNote, Firefox, Windows Explorer, SPAMfighter, Dropbox, Mobile Partner, RIM, TeamSpeak.

Services:
SPM, SSMM, Java.

Now I have a few questions about the installation and optimization of the Ninja Trader:

1. Avira Free Antivirus: This really affected my data feed? Zenfire? Charting? Data packets? Time delay?
2. Win 7 Firewall: same questions as above.
3. Wireless LAN: the same questions as above.
4. Bluetooth Mouse: the same questions as above.

I'm interested in now is not the recommendations "in everything give up what is not operating system or Ninja Trader", but the actual effects / changes that I get when I delete these four functions, as well as the "unnecessary" services, and my programs that I the same need - on the same laptop. I am not interested to buy a second computer.

Thank you!

Best regards,
Rainbowtrader

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Welcome to our forums Rainbowtrader.

1. See if you can turn of the realtime stream filtering
2. Should not have much impact, but if you're router has a good firewall build in, likely duplicate efforts.
3. We would suggest using a cable based connection for optimal results
4. Should be fine

[Rainbowtrader]

Hi Bertrand,

thanks for the friendly welcome!

Is it to what you have written, accurate information? I would like to understand the real effect of the difference I can see so far not discovered or if I turn off the firewall or antivirus. Something measurable and tangible.

Thank you!

Best regards,
Rainbowtrader

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Accurate based on my own experience, I could not give you any comparable testing result unfortunately, best would be you run your own comparisons to reach the conclusions then seeked.

[Rainbowtrader]

Hi Bertrand,

have you got an idea, what is the way to test the differences, if I have only one computer and not a perfect clone to compare both ways? Tests with a ping to xyz? Benchmark-tool? Compare realtime the market with a browser or tv or whatever?

Do I see differences on a tickchart, if I use cable and no antivirus and loading new historical data? Then I can test this with screenshots for comparing. But I doesn't see timeshift-differences.

Best regards,
Rainbowtrader

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Rainbowtrader, I would not think historical data loading would have much impact, the critical areas would be realtime delays and general network stability. I remember being impressed by recent WLAN Router advances in technology, but over time I still migrated everything back to a cable (over power outlets) based network that delivers better and more predictable performance.

Ping tests to your broker / exchange for example at various intervals throughout the day would be a good test.

You can also compare realtime tickcharts to reloaded ones from the server, granted those are not expected to lineup a 100% however you would see if a setting increases differences too much.

For the mouse, the advantage for cable driven ones is definitely that you dont end up on low battery on a Monday morning...but newer wireless ones have more efficiency.

[Rainbowtrader]

Hello Bertrand,

okay, I will check this informations from you in the next time, when I am back at home.

Have a good time!

Best regards,
Rainbowtrader